{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"AI, Human Connection, and the Future of Boarding Schools with Susan Baldridge","description":"On today\u2019s episode of Roll Call, Brian and Josh welcome Dr. Susan Baldridge, Executive Director of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of boarding schools and the challenges school leaders are navigating today. &amp;nbsp; Susan shares her perspective on the evolving \u201ctriple threat\u201d faculty model, changing workforce expectations, staff wellness, residential life, enrollment pressures, and the growing role of AI in education. The discussion explores how schools are balancing long-standing traditions with modern realities, from professionalizing dorm life to helping students develop the uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace. &amp;nbsp; They also dive into international enrollment trends, cell phone policies, student development, and why boarding schools may become even more valuable in an age where information is instantly available. If you're interested in leadership, education, and what schools need to do to prepare students for the future, this episode is worth the listen. &amp;nbsp; Show notes: &amp;nbsp; 00:00 \u2014 Welcome + Susan Baldridge introduction &amp;nbsp; 03:00 \u2014 Is the traditional boarding school model changing? &amp;nbsp; 07:30 \u2014 Staff wellness, burnout, and workforce expectations &amp;nbsp; 13:00 \u2014 Professionalizing residential life &amp;nbsp; 18:55 \u2014 AI, human connection, and the boarding school advantage &amp;nbsp; 24:40 \u2014 The \u201cdrawbridge\u201d approach to AI in schools &amp;nbsp; 27:10 \u2014 Cell phones, self-discipline, and student development &amp;nbsp; 37:45 \u2014 Enrollment trends and international recruitment &amp;nbsp; 44:25 \u2014 The challenges facing smaller schools &amp;nbsp; 48:25 \u2014 Why Susan remains hopeful about education &amp;nbsp; Learn more about TABS and Susan Baldridge: https:\/\/www.tabs.org\/new-executive-director\/ &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Roll Call Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/rollcall.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41497425\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202498735"}